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Figures show millions lost to fixed odds betting machines

NEWS 13 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
Culture & Leisure
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Calls have intensified for a crackdown on machines dubbed the “crack cocaine of gambling” after figures revealed players had lost millions of pounds in a year

https://tfn.scot/news/figures-show-millions-lost-to-fixed-odds-betting-machines

New fundraising regulator receives over 150 complaints in first two months

NEWS 13 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Management
The Fundraising Regulator has confirmed it has received over 150 complaints from members of the public in the first two months of its existence

https://tfn.scot/news/new-fundraising-regulator-receives-over-150-complaints-in-first-two-months

The end is in sight for the hated sanctions system

NEWS 13 September 2016 by Graham Martin
Social Justice & Poverty
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Major moves have been made to end the despised benefit sanctions system in Scotland

https://tfn.scot/news/the-end-is-in-sight-for-the-hated-sanctions-system

One in 11 species faces extinction in Scotland

NEWS 14 September 2016 by Graham Martin
Environment & International
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The clock is ticking towards midnight for an alarming number of species in Scotland – but they can still be saved if we act now, finds a new report

https://tfn.scot/news/one-in-11-species-faces-extinction-in-scotland

Millions of refugees end up relocating to other conflict zones

NEWS 15 September 2016 by Molly Millar
Social Justice & Poverty
Oxfam has found 16% of people who have fled conflict areas ended up in places that are no safer. It is calling for the UK to do more for refugees

https://tfn.scot/news/almost-four-million-refugees-and-asylum-seekers-flee-to-countries-also-in-c

Hinkley Point a “colossal” waste of money

NEWS 15 September 2016 by Molly Millar
Environment & International
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Environmental groups have condemned the UK government's decision to go ahead with a new £18 billion nuclear plant at Hinkley Point in Somerset

https://tfn.scot/news/hinkley-point-nuclear-deal-approved

Scottish party leaders go pink to support breast cancer research

NEWS 15 September 2016 by Molly Millar
Health & Social Care
Holyrood leaders wear it pink in aid of Breast Cancer Now

https://tfn.scot/news/scottish-party-leaders-go-pink-to-support-breast-cancer-research

Charity awarded £450,000 to get people cycling again

NEWS 19 September 2016 by Paul Cardwell
Culture & Leisure
Cycling UK is running its Big Bike Revival project in Scotland for the first time after being awarded government cash

https://tfn.scot/news/charity-awarded-450000-to-get-people-cycling

Halo Trust given £2m to clear landmines in Ukraine

NEWS 19 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
Environment & International
A Scottish charity has been given an additional £2m of UK government funding to clear landmines in Ukraine

https://tfn.scot/news/halo-trust-given-2m-to-clear-landmines-in-ukraine

Call for urgent action as report shows one in seven children is obese

NEWS 20 September 2016 by Gavin Stuart
Health & Social Care
The Scottish Health Survey revealed 15% of children were obese and 13% were overweight

https://tfn.scot/news/call-for-urgent-action-as-report-shows-one-in-seven-children-is-obese

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2026. The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
Charity registered in Scotland SC003558. Registered office Caledonian Exchange, 19A Canning Street, Edinburgh EH3 8EG.